Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $51,500 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 60
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $51,500
    75th
    $57,000
    90th
    $60,980

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Hawaii $108,570
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,360
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,740
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,620
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $69,520
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,080

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Electricians $60,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Roofers $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Santa Fe, NM is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 0.3% below the national median of $51,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.